Visit Bagan

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Visit Bagan, the ancient capital of the Pagan Kingdom in Myanmar. Explore over 2,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas, including the iconic Ananda Temple (built in 1105 AD with four standing Buddha statues) and the massive Dhammayangyi Temple (largest temple in Bagan). Watch sunrise or sunset from a hot air balloon over the plains for breathtaking views, and visit the Shwezigon Pagoda (a gilded stupa that served as a prototype for later Burmese pagodas).

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